On April 29, the eleventh year of Eiji (1568), the entire Suruga Kingdom fell, and the Imagawa family lost its centuries-old foundation.
On the same day, after confirming the news that the Imagawa family was defeated in Suruga and that Sunfu had been lost, the Tokugawa family marched eastward and invaded Toe. Yinma Castle surrendered without a fight, and Inui Castle and other cities also fell successively.
On May 2, the Tokugawa family surrounded Kakegawa Castle, the last stronghold of the Imagawa family. Asahina Yasutomo led the remaining troops of the Imagawa family to hold on to protect the Imagawa clan. Tokugawa Ieyasu besieged from all sides, but it was still difficult to capture Kakegawa Castle.
Sichuan City.
However, the Takeda family took action a year earlier than originally planned in history. After forcing back the reinforcements from the Hojo family, Takeda Shingen violated his previous agreement with the Tokugawa family - to divide the Imagawa territory, Suruga to Takeda, and Toe
Returned to Tokugawa. On May 16, the Takeda Army marched westward and approached Tokawa. Tokugawa Ieyasu was afraid of being trapped under the fortified city and being attacked from both sides, so he had no choice but to negotiate peace with the Imagawa family. In order to protect the Imagawa clan and all the important officials of the Imagawa family, Tokugawa Ieyasu
On the condition of his life and freedom, he demanded the opening of Kakegawa Castle.
After weighing the matter with the important ministers for a long time, the Imagawa family reluctantly made the decision to surrender. The remaining soldiers of the Imagawa family, led by Asahina Taitomo, gave up their resistance, opened the city gate, and handed over their weapons. Under the attack of the Tokugawa family's army,
Under the supervision, he went to the ferry in the southern part of Toga River, and was carried by more than a dozen merchant ships and house ships to the territory of the Hojo family for refuge. The history of the Imagawa family as a daimyo was completely over.
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Yu Qiuping was sitting at the table blankly at this moment, looking at the information placed in front of him over and over again. He read it word for word, as if reading it a few more times would be able to find the flaws in the information, proving that the Imagawa family was not actually destroyed.
Same.
In fact, he had already seen this day coming. From the day he left the Imagawa family, he understood that the demise of the Imagawa family was inevitable. He originally thought that his time travel could change the trajectory of history, but fate always
Playing tricks on people like this, separated him from the Imagawa family, and allowed him to go back to the original path.
However, even though he knew that this was destined, when the bloody fact was really exposed in front of Yu Qiuping's eyes, he still felt uncomfortable and desolate in his heart. This was different from what he originally read in a history book: "The Imagawa family was destroyed."
"The mood when he said these words was completely different. This was the country he had fought for. He had taken shelter from the rain and sun under this big tree, and he had also watered and fertilized it. The glory of the Imagawa family
Gains and losses are his glory and gains and losses. His Highness the Governor, His Highness Sena and so many partners have left so many beautiful memories and bonds in this family. He also once led the two flags
While cheering and cheering for the red bird military flag, at this moment, they have to accept the reality that the tree falls and the hozen scatters, making it difficult for the red bird to fly again.
When the Imagawa family was there, even though he was already in the Oda family, he felt at ease for no reason. It was the feeling of being at home, and he always had the illusion that he could return to the Imagawa family in his lifetime. Even if he never could again
Although I have no connection with the Imagawa family, every time I look at the map and see the Imagawa family marked on Suruga and Toe, I feel at ease for no reason. Every time I look to the east, I suddenly feel a warmth.
Now that the Imagawa family is gone, all the good memories he had in the past seemed to become illusory in an instant. He suddenly became a fallen leaf without roots and lost his way home. His heart was empty and indescribably uncomfortable.
Unknowingly, two lines of clear tears had already fallen down his face. This may be the last time he sheds tears for the Imagawa family. That was when he came from another world and was lonely. He found the first person to rely on to stand up.
After all, human beings are social animals, and their desire for community is so strong, and the Imagawa family is the first group in his life. So much so that the imprint of the Imagawa family on his heart far exceeds that short period of time.
The limit that three years can carry. Such feelings cannot be explained, just like the bond between mother and child, which is difficult to break.
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However, there was something that concerned him more than these - the whereabouts of Asahina Taehiro. He read all the intelligence and files sent to him, but there was still no news about Asahina Taehiro. The last record about him was,
It was the battle in eastern Suruga. However, there was no report of his death in that battle. And among the members of the Imagawa family who evacuated to Hojo, Asahina Yasuhiro was not among them.
Brother, where has he gone? Why is there no news!
Ame Qiupei almost urged Masayuki Sanada to send all the ninjas from the Military Intelligence Department to Tooe and Suruga, but the whereabouts of Asahina Yasuogi could never be found. Asahina Yasuo and others had already left Izu, and it was difficult to contact them. The ninjas were talking to Toto.
Even when contacting Tokugawa and Takeda samurai or residents in Jiang, Suruga and other places, it was always difficult to find out the whereabouts of Asahina Taihiro.
Just when Yu Qiuping was getting restless, there was a sudden knock on the door outside the room.
"Who?" Yu Qiuping asked casually while stirring his hair with his fingers in frustration.
"Your Highness, this..." Long Zi's somewhat embarrassed voice came from outside the door.
"Long Zi? What's wrong?" Hearing Long Zi's clear and melodious voice, Yu Qiuping felt that the anger in his heart had dissipated a lot. He straightened up, stretched, yawned and said, "Come in.
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"Yes, Your Highness." Long Zi opened the door, knelt down in front of Yu Qiuping with some hesitation, tilted his little head and said in a low voice: "I know that Your Highness has been very annoyed these days, and I shouldn't have disturbed Your Highness at this time.
.However, there has been a group of people with their families at the gate of Kuroda Castle, claiming to be His Highness's old friends, and they want to see His Highness. The guard firmly refused to let me in according to the military regulations, and Naoe-sama and several other adults were not here, so I had no choice but to come to ask His Highness for instructions.
Already."
When Yu Qiuping first became the lord, he still maintained the style of the lords he had seen in TV series. Whenever someone asked to see him, or claimed to be his old friend, Yu Qiuping would meet him. But so many times
Now, there was no one Yu Qiuping had known before. He was either a charlatan, a commoner who came to complain, or a rogue who wanted to seek a career, which delayed him for a long time. Yu Qiuping was now busy with everything, how could he have the time to take care of so many things.
Therefore, he issued an order without orders or documents. Anyone who wanted to see him should not see him and follow the prescribed procedures. The swindlers were immediately chased away. People who wanted to redress their grievances went to Amano Keitoku's court, and ronin who wanted to become an official submitted their resumes themselves.
"Didn't the guard say he's gone?" Yu Qiuping was very irritated by Asahina Taehyung's incident, and sighed impatiently, "Why did Ryuko come to report specifically for this matter?"
"That's it, Your Highness." Long Zi heard the hint of blame in Yu Qiuping's tone, and lowered his head slightly aggrievedly, and whispered: "After that person was firmly refused entry by the guard, he said he was willing to go to the inn.
Rest and come back when you are free. However, he brought Mr. Suwon a Nanban medicine that is said to be able to remove scars on his face, and also brought Mr. Ogawa wine. I feel that if he does not know Mr. Suwon and Mr. Ogawa, he should
You won't bother to bring them anything."
"He knows Zi Jing and Youdong?" Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment, frowned and muttered to himself, "And it's a Nanman medicine?"
"Yeah." Long Zi nodded.
"What does a person look like?" A thought suddenly flashed through Yu Qiuping's mind and he asked urgently.
"Very tough, but very, very dark. At first glance, he looks like someone who has been wandering at sea all year round." Long Zi didn't know why Yu Qiuping was suddenly so anxious, so he answered honestly.
Yu Qiuping's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up excitedly, without even bothering to put on his shoes, and ran out of the study on the third floor of the castle tower.
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"Kang Qing! It's really you!" Yu Qiuping ran all the way to the gate of Kuroda City, and saw Itami Yasukiyo standing alone on the road. In the shade behind him, there were more than two hundred tractors sitting.
A person with a family.
"Red leaves!" Hearing Yu Qiuping's call, Itami Yasuki, who was still standing there numbly, suddenly raised his head, with a joyful smile on his lips, "It turns out I didn't find the wrong place!"
"Welcome back!" Yu Qiuping hurried up and gave him a big hug, "It's been eight years since we last met! I almost don't recognize you! How was your stay in Europa? How was your food?
I see you have lost weight!"
"We'll talk to Momiji about these things later." However, the smile on Itami Yasuki's face because of the reunion of old friends quickly solidified. He whispered in a sad tone: "Kiji, do you know? The Imagawa family has perished.
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Yu Qiuping was stunned when he heard this, and the joy in his heart was suddenly poured with cold water.
"I know, it just happened a few days ago. My ninja told me." Yu Qiuping swallowed, let go of his embrace, and looked at each other with Itami Yasuki. Both of their eyes were full of contentment.
It's sadness and heartache.
"I just came back from Ejiri Port." Yasuki Itami sighed and whispered helplessly. He saw the confusion in Yu Qiuping's eyes, spread his hands, and pointed at the more than two hundred people sitting on the roadside.
: "Most of those two hundred people were the family members of the dozens of brothers who were with me. I took them out. These dozens of brothers followed me to Europa eight years ago and suffered a lot.
Tired. We have worked in shipyards, dealt with pirates, and served as sailors in the English Navy. We have worked hard to learn navigation and shipbuilding skills, and we wanted to contribute to the Imagawa family's navy! Who has ever
think…"
Having said this, Itami Yasuki's dark cheeks turned red all of a sudden, and he spoke out the unspeakable words with some difficulty: "Who would have thought that the Suruga navy led by Ie Yan surrendered to the Takeda family without even fighting a battle?
.I only learned the news when I was at sea. Jiayan..."
"Don't say that to Lord Itami..." Yu Qiuping sighed and patted Yasuki Itami on the shoulder, "At that time, the main force of the Imagawa family was defeated miserably, and the navy was isolated and helpless. Your father had no choice but to make such a choice.
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"Don't comfort me Momiji, I know it in my heart." Itami Yasukiyo shook his head decisively and glanced to the east with some disgust: "I can't agree with my father's approach, and I can't serve the Takeda family who destroyed the Imagawa family. So.
, I came to Hongye with the family members of dozens of brothers, hoping that Hongye could take her in."
"They are all brothers, so what are you talking about? Your brother is my brother. I will ask someone to make arrangements immediately." Yu Qiuping waved his hand as he should, called a guard, and gave him some instructions. Then,
He turned his head worriedly and asked again: "Didn't your father have any opinions on your behavior, Kang Qing?"
"No." Itami Yasuki smiled bitterly, and suddenly there was a touch of softness in his eyes, "Father said that he was sorry for the Imagawa family, and if I wanted to leave, he would not stop me."
Chapter completed!